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Excursion Program for Summer 1997

Hiking and fishing trip to STRØMSTEDET
Hiking to BRYGHUSBUGTEN and BING'S CAVE
Evening hike to the top of QAQARSSUAQ
Sail trip to IKAMIUT
Midnight-Sun tour to the ICEFIORD
Sail trip to GRANATBUGTEN/AKUGDLIT
KAYAK SHOW


HIKING AND FISHING TRIP TO STRØMSTEDET

Strømstedet is a popular fishing spot among the locals. We try our luck with the fishing rod and the catch will be prepared over a heather fire. On this beautiful tour to Strømstedet we walk along a track where you, on your right side, will have a magnificant view over Tasersuaq and Qaqarssuaq. The track we choose is at the bottom of the mountain, the area is very fertile and you will see many different plants and flowers. On the way home we climb the 230 meter tall mountain on the west side of the lake Tasersuaq. We walk to the Telestation, here you can see Akugdlit to the south, the end of Laksebugten and then of course the magnificant view over the Discobay.

Information

Tour number: JCH01
Duration: 5-6 hours
Level of difficulty: 2
Price pr. person incl. lunch: 300 kr.
Min. no. of participants: 2 persons

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HIKING TO BRYGHUSBUGTEN AND BING'S CAVE

The tour starts at Sletten. Many of the old buildings back from the glory days of the shrimp fishing industry are still in use.We walk to Bryghusbugten, which is where Qasigiannguit was founded in 1734 by Poul Egede. Here you can see the old graves and be told the story of the early days in Qasigiannguit. We then continue towards Bing's cave, which is named after the first missionary, Andreas Bing 1734-35, who came to the colony. After we have visited the cave we eat our lunch in the beautiful Arctic nature overlooking the Paradise Bay. In the beginning of the summer there are many capelins in the bay.

Information

Tour number: JCH08
Duration: 3-4 hours
Level of difficulty: 2
Price pr. person incl. lunch: 200 kr.
Min. no. of participants: 2 persons

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EVENING HIKE TO THE TOP OF QAQARSSUAQ

Qaqarssuaq, which is one of the tallest mountains surrounding Qasigiannguit, is a popular place for a short hike. Qaqarssuaq, is 450 meters tall. The hike is a bit strenuous and you should be fit for walking in mountains but it is worth all the trouble. You have a stunning view overlooking the Diskobay all the way towards Ilulissat Icefiord. We leave in the evening to avoid the heat and the moskitoes. Remember to bring some water.

Information

Tour number: JCH11
Duration: Approx. Approx. 5 hours
Level of difficulty: 3
Price pr. person: 175 kr.
Min. no. of participants: 2 persons

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SAIL TRIP TO IKAMIUT

Boat tour to the only inhabited village in the Qasigiannguit municipality with about 100 inhabitants. Ikamiut is a traditional small settlement with a fish factory, which we will visit. We take a stroll around the village and explore the way of living. We find a nice spot in the village and eat our lunch packets. After lunch we sail back to Qasigiannguit. On the way we stop and you can jig fish. In the summer months there are good chances that we might spot seals and whales..

Information

Tour number: JCH02
Duration: 8 hours
Level of difficulty: 1
Price pr. person incl. lunch: 850 kr.
Min. no. of participants: 7 persons.

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MIDNIGHT-SUN TOUR TO THE ICEFIORD

In the midnight sun we sail towards Ilulissat Icefiord, an unique experience that you should not miss.
Sailing between the impressive icebergs by midnight is an experience of a lifetime. If we are lucky we may see an iceberg calve.

Information

Tour number: JCH05
Duration: 4-5 hours
Level of difficulty: 1
Price pr. person: 800 kr..
Min. no. of participants: 7 persons.

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SAIL TRIP TO GRANATBUGTEN/AKUGDLIT

First we go to Granatbugten about an hour sailing time from Qasigiannguit. It is possible to collect garnets. Remember to bring a bag. We have a cup of coffee and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Afterwards we sail to Akugdlit, the deserted village. The village was deserted in the beginning of the sixties and many of the citizents moved to Qasigiannguit. Most of the buildings are still standing there, some are used as a summer camp for the school children. The fishermen and hunters also use the place during the wintertime. We eat our lunch packets, take a stroll around and enjoy the nature and the quitness surrounding us. On this tour there is a great chance of spotting seals and whales.

Information

Tour number: JCH012
Duration: 8 hours
Level of difficulty: 1
Price pr. person incl. lunch: 850 kr.
Min. no. of participants: 7 persons.

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KAYAK SHOW

Kayaking is an old Greenlandic tradition. Back in time, kayak turns were just one out of many survival techniques. The kayak has had essential importance to the Inuits as a hunting- and travelling tool for thousands of years. Today the kayak is only used in its original fashion at a very few locations in Greenland but there is an interes in maintaining the traditions and skills. Therefore, all over Greenland local kayak clubs have been established. An outline of the kayak history will be given.

Information

Tour number: JCH03
Duration: 1 hour
Price pr. person: 200 kr.
Min. no. of participants: 6 persons.


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